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A unique facility in Nebraska begins production of omega-3 fatty acids for sustainable salmon farming
Date
July 15, 2019
Following a construction period of just two years, a joint venture between Evonik and the Dutch company DSM has today commissioned its globally unique production plant in the US. Through the fermentative manufacture of natural marine algae, the new plant...
New FAIRR report addresses 10 main environmental, social and governance key issues world aquaculture development must attend
Date
July 5, 2019
The global aquaculture, or fish farming industry is booming. Average per capita seafood consumption has doubled since the 1960s and since 2014, aquaculture has provided more of global seafood production than fisheries. It is taking a bite out of other...
Report from the Asian Pacific Aquaculture event 2019
Date
July 4, 2019
Information source and photograph: Asian Pacific Aquaculture - Press release Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2019 is the International conference cum Expo organized by The World Aquaculture Society and hosted by Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University. APA19 dealt with all...
Scientists and students to conduct first live, interactive public broadcasts from the Arctic Ocean
Date
July 3, 2019
A team of natural and social scientists, supported by 25 post-secondary students from the U.S. and Canada, will study vital signs of a rapidly changing the Arctic Ocean this summer, and offer the public a chance to share the experience...
BioMar announces Discover; transparency into the hands of seafood shoppers
Date
July 2, 2019
BioMar announces Discover, the latest tool from their BioSustain program, in the launch of their 2018 Sustainability Report. The report is showcasing BioMar’s continuous focus on driving sustainable initiatives across the aquaculture industry and throughout the value chain and now...
Fourth Fish Farm Planned for Maine. Aquabanq to Raise Salmon at Former Millinocket Mill
Date
June 29, 2019
Aquabanq, a U.S. subsidiary of U.K.-based Aquaculture Management & Holding Co. recently announced plans to build a new land-based, recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to raise Atlantic salmon at the former Great Northern Paper Co. mill site in Millinocket. Written by:...
First dedicated aquaculture input supply store opens in Zambia’s Northern Province
Date
June 28, 2019
A new aquaculture input supply store has opened in Kasama in Zambia’s Northern Province, providing crucial products and services to support the country’s growing small-scale aquaculture industry. Information source and photo credit: CGIAR.ORG / Press Release The store, which is...
Ecuadorian SSP named James Beard Foundation Impact Program Sustainability Partner
Date
June 27, 2019
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) is pleased to announce they have been named a James Beard Foundation Impact Program Sustainability Partner. Information source and photo credit: Sustainable Shrimp Partnership Ecuador / Press Release “Chefs and restaurants drive trends around seafood,...
Private Investments Jolt Fish Feed Production in Nigeria
Date
June 25, 2019
Fish feed production has seen a remarkable increase in Nigeria recently as a result of private investments. Written by: editorial / Coraf.org Photo credit: Coraf.org The renewed willingness of public research institutions to work in collaboration and partnership with established...